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Blow to travellers: Canada shifts from long term, multiple entry to Schengen style subjectivity

Canada has updated its visa policy, shifting away from long-term multiple-entry visas. Visa officers will now decide whether to issue single or multiple-entry visas with varying durations. This change, coupled with existing processing delays, is expected to

'Vehicle without wheels and brakes': PM Modi's jibe at oppn MVA in Maharashtra

During a rally in Dhule, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, alleging a lack of unity and leadership. Modi accused the MVA of trying to undermine the state's women's welfare program, Majhi Ladki Baha
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'Vehicle without wheels and brakes': PM Modi's jibe at oppn MVA in Maharashtra

During a rally in Dhule, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, alleging a lack of unity and leadership. Modi accused the MVA of trying to undermine the state's women's welfare program, Majhi Ladki Bahan Yojana, and highlighted their disrespectful remarks towards women.

'What kind of obscene language?' PM Modi slams MVA leaders amid 'maal' remark row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. He condemned their alleged derogatory comments about women. The Prime Minister emphasized that women in Maharashtra should be cautious of the alliance members. He stated that t
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'What kind of obscene language?' PM Modi slams MVA leaders amid 'maal' remark row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. He condemned their alleged derogatory comments about women. The Prime Minister emphasized that women in Maharashtra should be cautious of the alliance members. He stated that the people of Maharashtra are witnessing the disrespectful behavior of the alliance towards women.

'Samosa' row: Himanchal CM Sukhu clarifies, says CID got involved on issue of misbehavior

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu clarified a recent controversy surrounding a CID probe into snacks meant for him that were mistakenly served to his security staff. Sukhu emphasized that the CID's involvement stemmed from alleged misbeha
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'Samosa' row: Himanchal CM Sukhu clarifies, says CID got involved on issue of misbehavior

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu clarified a recent controversy surrounding a CID probe into snacks meant for him that were mistakenly served to his security staff. Sukhu emphasized that the CID's involvement stemmed from alleged misbehavior, not the food itself. The BJP criticized the incident, linking it to the state's financial struggles and the Congress party's policies.

'BJP wants to snatch 'Jal, Jameen, Jungle' from tribals,' says Rahul Gandhi at Jharkhand rally

During a rally in Simdega, Jharkhand, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of aiming to dismantle the Indian Constitution. He positioned the INDIA alliance as defenders of the Constitution, contrasting them with the BJP and RSS. Gandhi emphasized the Cons
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'BJP wants to snatch 'Jal, Jameen, Jungle' from tribals,' says Rahul Gandhi at Jharkhand rally

During a rally in Simdega, Jharkhand, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of aiming to dismantle the Indian Constitution. He positioned the INDIA alliance as defenders of the Constitution, contrasting them with the BJP and RSS. Gandhi emphasized the Constitution's embodiment of values from figures like Birsa Munda and Ambedkar, highlighting its role in safeguarding marginalized communities.

Uttarakhand opens five government medical colleges in 24 years, expands healthcare access

Uttarakhand has made significant strides in healthcare over the past 24 years, establishing five government medical colleges and implementing the Ayushman Card scheme to provide affordable treatment. The state has also prioritized opening new hospitals, upgr
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Uttarakhand opens five government medical colleges in 24 years, expands healthcare access

Uttarakhand has made significant strides in healthcare over the past 24 years, establishing five government medical colleges and implementing the Ayushman Card scheme to provide affordable treatment. The state has also prioritized opening new hospitals, upgrading existing facilities, and establishing cancer care units to expand access to quality healthcare for all residents.

'Confident our nations will deepen cooperation': Rahul Gandhi's message for Donald Trump, Kamala Harris after US election results

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory, expressing confidence in strengthened India-US ties. Gandhi also commended Vice President Kamala Harris for her campaign, highlighting their shared commitment
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'Confident our nations will deepen cooperation': Rahul Gandhi's message for Donald Trump, Kamala Harris after US election results

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory, expressing confidence in strengthened India-US ties. Gandhi also commended Vice President Kamala Harris for her campaign, highlighting their shared commitment to democratic values and deepened cooperation during the Biden administration.

SC to hear Rajasthan’s plea on closure of mines today

The Rajasthan government appealed to the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing regarding the closure of approximately 23,000 mines in the state. The closure follows a National Green Tribunal ruling that mandated environmental clearances for mining leases. The S
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SC to hear Rajasthan’s plea on closure of mines today

The Rajasthan government appealed to the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing regarding the closure of approximately 23,000 mines in the state. The closure follows a National Green Tribunal ruling that mandated environmental clearances for mining leases. The Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal, which seeks an extension for compliance with environmental regulations.

Three years of Uttarakhand government: AIIMS centre, expressway projects & rail links among milestones

Uttarakhand is experiencing a development surge under Chief Minister Dhami and central government support. Key projects include a new AIIMS center, expressway construction, and railway expansion. The state will also host the National Games and benefit from th
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Three years of Uttarakhand government: AIIMS centre, expressway projects & rail links among milestones

Uttarakhand is experiencing a development surge under Chief Minister Dhami and central government support. Key projects include a new AIIMS center, expressway construction, and railway expansion. The state will also host the National Games and benefit from the Vibrant Village Programme for border areas. These initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure, healthcare, and connectivity, positioning Uttarakhand for significant progress.

Breaking the cycle of suffering

For over a decade, Kishore Meshram has made a monthly 85km journey to Nagpur for his son's life-saving blood transfusions, highlighting the plight of countless impoverished tribals battling thalassaemia and sickle cell anaemia. The Thalassaemia and Sickle Cel
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Breaking the cycle of suffering

For over a decade, Kishore Meshram has made a monthly 85km journey to Nagpur for his son's life-saving blood transfusions, highlighting the plight of countless impoverished tribals battling thalassaemia and sickle cell anaemia. The Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Centre (TSCC) in Nagpur has emerged as a beacon of hope, providing free transfusions, consultations, and advocating for prenatal screening to combat these preventable genetic disorders.

Rajasthan moves SC to prevent closure of 23,000 mines

The Rajasthan government has appealed to the Supreme Court to prevent the closure of approximately 23,000 mines. The closure, ordered by the National Green Tribunal, is due to a lack of reappraisal by state environmental authorities. The state government argu
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Rajasthan moves SC to prevent closure of 23,000 mines

The Rajasthan government has appealed to the Supreme Court to prevent the closure of approximately 23,000 mines. The closure, ordered by the National Green Tribunal, is due to a lack of reappraisal by state environmental authorities. The state government argues that the closures will lead to unemployment and economic disruption.

Centre doubles penalty for stubble burning

To combat rising air pollution, India has doubled the fines for farmers burning crop residue in several northern states. The increased penalties, ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 30,000, took effect immediately. Despite a decrease in burning this season, over 400
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Centre doubles penalty for stubble burning

To combat rising air pollution, India has doubled the fines for farmers burning crop residue in several northern states. The increased penalties, ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 30,000, took effect immediately. Despite a decrease in burning this season, over 400,000 cases have been reported across six states, with Punjab accounting for the majority.

End of runway for Jet: SC orders liquidation, nixes revival plan

The Supreme Court has ordered the liquidation of Jet Airways after the Jalan Kalrock Consortium, the winning bidder, failed to deposit the first installment of the resolution plan. The court invoked its special powers to order the liquidation, citing the cons
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End of runway for Jet: SC orders liquidation, nixes revival plan

The Supreme Court has ordered the liquidation of Jet Airways after the Jalan Kalrock Consortium, the winning bidder, failed to deposit the first installment of the resolution plan. The court invoked its special powers to order the liquidation, citing the consortium's violations and the lack of progress in reviving the airline.

Station master's 'OK' sends train, his life on wrong track

A station master's casual «OK» during a heated phone argument with his wife was misconstrued as authorization to dispatch a train. This mistake cost the railways Rs 3 crore and led to the station master's suspension, fueling a tumultuous 12-year d
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Station master's 'OK' sends train, his life on wrong track

A station master's casual «OK» during a heated phone argument with his wife was misconstrued as authorization to dispatch a train. This mistake cost the railways Rs 3 crore and led to the station master's suspension, fueling a tumultuous 12-year divorce battle that ultimately reached the Chhattisgarh High Court.

Allow registration in insolvency cases if OC issued: IBBI

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has put forward proposals to streamline the insolvency process for real estate projects. These proposals aim to allow the registration of properties owned by insolvent real estate companies if homebuyers ha
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Allow registration in insolvency cases if OC issued: IBBI

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has put forward proposals to streamline the insolvency process for real estate projects. These proposals aim to allow the registration of properties owned by insolvent real estate companies if homebuyers have cleared dues and received possession. The IBBI also suggests that homebuyers should be exempt from certain eligibility criteria when bidding for such projects.

Activists claim UGC cell sitting on ragging plaints

Medical colleges in India are facing scrutiny for a disproportionately high number of ragging complaints, with over 40% of all complaints originating from these institutions. Anti-ragging activists argue that despite the alarming number of complaints, includ
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Activists claim UGC cell sitting on ragging plaints

Medical colleges in India are facing scrutiny for a disproportionately high number of ragging complaints, with over 40% of all complaints originating from these institutions. Anti-ragging activists argue that despite the alarming number of complaints, including cases resulting in student suicides, colleges and authorities often fail to take appropriate action, highlighting the urgent need for effective anti-ragging measures and accountability.

Father, daughter among 4 killed in accident in J&K

A tragic accident in Jammu & Kashmir's Reasi district claimed the lives of four individuals, including a young girl. The driver of an SUV lost control, causing the vehicle to plummet into a gorge. Three occupants died at the scene, while another succumbed to
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Father, daughter among 4 killed in accident in J&K

A tragic accident in Jammu & Kashmir's Reasi district claimed the lives of four individuals, including a young girl. The driver of an SUV lost control, causing the vehicle to plummet into a gorge. Three occupants died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries at the hospital. Two others are currently receiving medical treatment.

Jaish terrorists killed two village guards in Jammu’s Kishtwar

Two village defense guards were tragically killed in Kishtwar, Jammu, by the Kashmir Tigers, a group linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. The group claimed responsibility and threatened others who support security forces. This incident follows a series of terrorist at
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Jaish terrorists killed two village guards in Jammu’s Kishtwar

Two village defense guards were tragically killed in Kishtwar, Jammu, by the Kashmir Tigers, a group linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. The group claimed responsibility and threatened others who support security forces. This incident follows a series of terrorist attacks and heightened security operations in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the volatile situation in the region.

BJP MLAs marshalled out in J&K assembly bedlam over Article 370

Chaos erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly as BJP and National Conference MLAs clashed over a resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370. The speaker evicted BJP members for disrupting the proceedings, leading to physical altercations with mars
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BJP MLAs marshalled out in J&K assembly bedlam over Article 370

Chaos erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly as BJP and National Conference MLAs clashed over a resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370. The speaker evicted BJP members for disrupting the proceedings, leading to physical altercations with marshals. BJP termed the resolution a futile attempt, while other parties criticized their stance and the disruption.

Resolution to restore Article 370 an attempt to divide India: BJP

The BJP has condemned a resolution passed by the INDIA alliance in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly to restore the region's special status. BJP leader Smriti Irani called the resolution an attempt to «wage war against the Indian constitution» and ac
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Resolution to restore Article 370 an attempt to divide India: BJP

The BJP has condemned a resolution passed by the INDIA alliance in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly to restore the region's special status. BJP leader Smriti Irani called the resolution an attempt to «wage war against the Indian constitution» and accused the alliance of supporting terrorists and separatists. Irani asserted that the BJP would not allow the abrogation of Article 370 to be reversed.

Protect Hindus, India tells Dhaka amid fresh clashes

Following a controversial social media post in Chittagong, Bangladesh, clashes erupted between the Hindu community and law enforcement, resulting in property damage. India has called upon the interim government in Dhaka to take decisive action against extremi
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Protect Hindus, India tells Dhaka amid fresh clashes

Following a controversial social media post in Chittagong, Bangladesh, clashes erupted between the Hindu community and law enforcement, resulting in property damage. India has called upon the interim government in Dhaka to take decisive action against extremist elements and ensure the safety of Hindus in the country.

President Droupadi Murmu witnesses Indian Navy operations onboard INS Vikrant

President Droupadi Murmu embarked the indigenious aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and witnessed the operational demonstration by the Indian Navy at sea on Thursday.
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President Droupadi Murmu witnesses Indian Navy operations onboard INS Vikrant

President Droupadi Murmu embarked the indigenious aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and witnessed the operational demonstration by the Indian Navy at sea on Thursday.

Medical colleges face surge in anti-ragging complaints amidst inaction

Indian medical colleges are facing scrutiny for a high number of ragging complaints, with over 42% of all complaints received by the UGC's anti-ragging cell coming from these institutions. Despite the severity of the incidents, activists argue that colleges a
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Medical colleges face surge in anti-ragging complaints amidst inaction

Indian medical colleges are facing scrutiny for a high number of ragging complaints, with over 42% of all complaints received by the UGC's anti-ragging cell coming from these institutions. Despite the severity of the incidents, activists argue that colleges and authorities often fail to take adequate action, highlighting the urgent need for reform and accountability within medical education.

Year 2024 is on track to be warmest year on record: WMO

The World Meteorological Organization reports that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record, potentially exceeding the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming threshold set by the Paris Agreement. This projection, based on data from January to September, surpass
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Year 2024 is on track to be warmest year on record: WMO

The World Meteorological Organization reports that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record, potentially exceeding the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming threshold set by the Paris Agreement. This projection, based on data from January to September, surpasses the previous record set in 2023.

'No friendly fights in MVA': Congress suspends all rebel candidates for 6 years

The Congress party in Maharashtra has taken disciplinary action against its members contesting against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance candidates. The party suspended these rebel candidates for a period of six years, emphasizing that there would be no to
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'No friendly fights in MVA': Congress suspends all rebel candidates for 6 years

The Congress party in Maharashtra has taken disciplinary action against its members contesting against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance candidates. The party suspended these rebel candidates for a period of six years, emphasizing that there would be no tolerance for «friendly fights» within the alliance.

NCRB data collection in prisons can go on, SC clarifies in caste bias matter

The Supreme Court clarified that its directive to remove caste details from jail records won't affect data collection by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). This clarification comes after the court's October 3rd ruling, which deemed caste-based discrimi
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NCRB data collection in prisons can go on, SC clarifies in caste bias matter

The Supreme Court clarified that its directive to remove caste details from jail records won't affect data collection by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). This clarification comes after the court's October 3rd ruling, which deemed caste-based discrimination in prisons unconstitutional.

Canada banned Australia Today outlets hours after Jaishankar's presser with counterpart Penny Wong: MEA

India's External Affairs Ministry criticized Canada for blocking the social media channels of «Australia Today» following its broadcast of a press conference featuring Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar. During the conference, Jaishankar reitera
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Canada banned Australia Today outlets hours after Jaishankar's presser with counterpart Penny Wong: MEA

India's External Affairs Ministry criticized Canada for blocking the social media channels of «Australia Today» following its broadcast of a press conference featuring Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar. During the conference, Jaishankar reiterated India's stance on Canada's allegations, deeming them baseless and highlighting the surveillance faced by Indian diplomats in Canada.

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